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Snow Dogs

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When Miami dentist Ted Brooks (Cuba Gooding Jr.) finds out that he's been named in a will, he travels to Alaska to claim his inheritance. Once he gets there, however, his dreams turn to mush: he discovers he's been left a mischievous team of sled dogs -- who have got it in for him. Making matters even worse is the crusty mountain man Thunder Jack (James Coburn), who's also got it in for the city slicker. Wanting to claim the dogs for himself, Jack urges Ted to hotfoot it back to warmer climates.
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A mediocre live-action children's movie, Snow Dogs is filled with cliched dialogue, tiresome pratfalls, and stale fish-out-of-water jokes.

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Robert K. Elder Chicago Tribune Jul 20, 2002
1.5/4
What Faustian bargain did Gooding make, forcing him to star in this insipid fish-out-of-water comedy that paints him as a Bolton fan? Go to Full Review Tim Cogshell Boxoffice Magazine Jan 20, 2002
It's all very cute, though not terribly funny if you're more than six years old. Go to Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Jan 20, 2002
0/5
Pre-packaged dog crap, a dumb movie made by dull-witted adults who clearly believe that just because some viewers currently reside at the lower end of the age spectrum, they don't deserve better. Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim Jul 28, 2023
2.5/4
"Snow Dogs" is a cute Disney movie that youngsters most likely will enjoy. There are enough adorable dogs and cartoonish antics to keep the Saturday morning cartoon set giggling. Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 16, 2019
Predictable, at times hokey, but nevertheless goofy and fun Disney family fare, Snow Dogs is a winner. Go to Full Review Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media Aug 5, 2014
3/5
Comic action, appealing hero, splendid dogs; some scares. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 18, 2026 Snow Dogs = a *2* star Movie! See more Mitchell S @Mitchstur Sep 11, 2026 I literally don't understand why this movie takes so much crap. Sure it's a little silly, but it's also funny and heartwarming at its core. See more Barkley M @Barkley98 Dec 21, 2025 Best film ever made. Love you demon xxxxxx See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 5, 2025 Snow Dogs, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., aims to deliver the warm, inspirational spirit Disney often reaches for, yet it falls into the trap that plagues many of the studio’s early-2000s TV-adjacent films. The movie isn’t nearly as terrible as the harsh critical reception suggests; in fact, the first viewing can be light, pleasant, and surprisingly charming. But the flaws are unmistakable—thin character development, rushed comedic beats, and a screenplay that feels like it needed one more thoughtful pass before production. Disney seems to treat it as a disposable holiday filler rather than a project meant to last, resulting in a film that’s easy to enjoy in the moment but even easier to forget afterward. Still, despite its uneven pacing and forgettable storytelling, there’s enough sincerity and harmless fun to justify watching it at least once, especially for fans of cozy winter adventures and early-2000s Disney nostalgia. See more Martin O @RT83098972 Nov 29, 2025 GOATED. Must watch. Don't listen to the critics. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Aug 8, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Read all reviews
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Brian Levant

Director

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Ted

James Coburn

Thunder Jack

Sisqó

Dr. Rupert Brooks

Nichelle Nichols

Amelia

M. Emmet Walsh

George

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Snow Dogs

Ted Brooks (Cuba Gooding, Jr., right), who has inherited the dogs, has a chat with the old musher Thunder Jack (James Coburn, left). Ted (Gooding, right) gets the scoop on local events from Peter Yellowbear (Graham Greene, left). Cuba Gooding, Jr., and director Brian Levant cross the finish line at the Arctic Challenge, a race that places the dogs' health and welfare above those of the human participants. Gooding (right) takes a break from filming with producer Jordan Kerner (left). Disney's Snow Dogs. When Ted Brooks (Gooding, Jr., left) inherits a team of mischievous sled dogs, he quickly discovers that the only person who the dogs will heed is the old musher Thunder Jack (Coburn, right). Ted (Gooding, right) calms his cousin, Rupert (Sisqo, left) and his adoptive mother, Amelia (Nichelle Nichols, center), when he tells them he's going to Alaska. Ted (Gooding, right) is given some advice on how to rig his team of dogs by native Alaskan Barb (Joanna Bacalso, left). Cuba Gooding, Jr. stars as Ted Brooks, a dentist from Miami whose life is turned upside down when he inherits a team of mischievous sled dogs in Walt Disney Pictures' hilarious comedy, "Snow Dogs." Olivier (Jean-Michel Paré, pictured), a conceited musher who's more interested in fame than anything else, greets his adoring public. View more photos

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Synopsis When Miami dentist Ted Brooks (Cuba Gooding Jr.) finds out that he's been named in a will, he travels to Alaska to claim his inheritance. Once he gets there, however, his dreams turn to mush: he discovers he's been left a mischievous team of sled dogs -- who have got it in for him. Making matters even worse is the crusty mountain man Thunder Jack (James Coburn), who's also got it in for the city slicker. Wanting to claim the dogs for himself, Jack urges Ted to hotfoot it back to warmer climates.
Director
Brian Levant
Producer
Jordan Kerner
Screenwriter
Jim Kouf, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg, Mark Gibson, Philip Halprin
Distributor
Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co
Buena Vista (Walt Disney)
Rating
PG (Mild Crude Humor)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 18, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$81.2M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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